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Turning Idolater by Edward C. Patterson Turning Idolater by Edward C. Patterson Sep. 20, 2008 $2.99 89014 words Sample 20%
Philip Flaxen, who strips past his jockstrap on the Internet for manluv.com, acquires a rare gift — a book that transforms his life. With it, he sparks with a famous author, whittles away at a new craft, swims with an odd circle of new acquaintances and is swept up in mayhem. Philip leaves the world of The Porn Nazi and enters the realm of crisp possibilities.
THE CHRISTMAS CLOSET by THE CHRISTMAS CLOSET by DHJohnson45 Sep. 23, 2008 Free! 25735 words Sample 100%
At Christmas, Stacy is visited by the ghost of her grandfather, who was killed in a car crash the year before. He needs her help in finding heavenly rest by New Year's Eve. His salvation is in a "Christmas closet" he created somewhere and Stacy must find it before it's too late.
Feng Shui Assassin by Adrian Hall Feng Shui Assassin by Adrian Hall Sep. 24, 2008 Free! 70554 words Read a sample
Feng Shui - With knowledge and wisdom ch'i can be used for beneficial and fortuitous practice. But there are some for whom ch'i is used for a darker purpose . . .
Middle of Nowhere by Steve Grossman Middle of Nowhere by Steve Grossman Sep. 26, 2008 $4.99 59111 words Sample 50%
Jesse Girard is on the run and heading for the ocean, but a bad choice in dark bar brings him to a seedy, run-down motel somewhere south of Boston. Once a haven for vacationers and locals on long weekends, The Patriot Inn, is forgotten and fading. A place where few people stay the night and even fewer stay a second. But, as Jesse discovers, it is a good place to be if you don’t want to be found.
119 Witty Quotes From A to Z by E. P. Ned Burke 119 Witty Quotes From A to Z by E. P. Ned Burke Sep. 29, 2008 Free! 3058 words Read a sample
Place this attractive PDF e-book with the cleverest quotes from many of the most brilliant minds on your desktop now.
How To Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication by Mark Shaw How To Become a Published Author: Idea to Publication by Mark Shaw Sep. 30, 2008 $5.00 91405 words Sample 50%
Featuring practical tips that have permitted many writers around the world to become published, this book is written BY the published author of nearly twenty books FOR aspiring authors and poets. The ten-step strategy outlined in the book is easy to follow and there are also writing tips, punctuation and grammar exercises, sample query letter and book proposal forms, and sample legal documents.
Alexandra by Declan Stanley Alexandra by Declan Stanley Oct. 01, 2008 $4.99 66119 words Sample 25%
The story of one man's sexual obsession, miscommunication and heart break with "the love of his life". And of him ultimately finding true love. When Kevin meets Alexandra he thinks he knows what true love is. It is not until he loves Jasmine that he really finds true love.
September 11 By The Numbers by Cara Ellison September 11 By The Numbers by Cara Ellison Oct. 04, 2008 $0.99 471 words
At-a-glance statistics and figures for the destruction caused on September 11, 2001 when the Twin Towers collapsed.
The Rhythm Under the Skin by Avery Gase The Rhythm Under the Skin by Avery Gase Oct. 05, 2008 You set the price! 339 words Sample 100%
A man's best comfort and worst fear as one.
The Legend of Oofty Goofty and Other Strange tales by Russell Estlack The Legend of Oofty Goofty and Other Strange tales by Russell Estlack Oct. 09, 2008 $3.00 48301 words Sample 50%
Step back in time to the days of yesteryear. Discover the American West as it really was. Meet the cowboys and indians, lawmen and lawbreakedrs, the prostitutes and politicians whose exploits helped to create the reality and mythology of the Wild West.
Sistienn by Wendy Brumback Sistienn by Wendy Brumback Oct. 10, 2008 $0.99 3054 words Sample 50%
The dark love of a vampire can be exciting - or deadly. Sistienn is a vampire of the worse kind, she enjoys her kills. But, when handsome Alex enters the scene her only thoughts are for him, to control him as an immortal, her lover and slave, forever.
Hitler Alive? by Kal Wagenheim Hitler Alive? by Kal Wagenheim Oct. 10, 2008 $1.00 23238 words Sample 50%
Adolf Hitler alive? A wannabe "dream team" of lawyers eagerly interviews their hoped for ticket to fame, an elderly man who may--or may not--be the hated Nazi Fuhrer. An edgy comedy, full of surprises. "Funny and touching...Eli Wallach."
The Quilt by Wendy Brumback The Quilt by Wendy Brumback Oct. 14, 2008 You set the price! 1305 words Sample 25%
A story of love lost and the souls way of holding on. When we have no choice in the matters of the heart we find ourselves picking something up in hope that things will change. That we can change the future, uncontroled by the bad moments of our past.
Constant by Frank F. Atanacio Constant by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 15, 2008 $2.95 51785 words Sample 25%
When the ship “ Constant” transcends the bloodied sea and sails towards the ports of Hell, pain and anguish fills its sails. Seamen yearn for home while the horrors of battle and death navigate them through the unknown world. A skeleton crew trapped in a strange darkness that would guide them through a frenzy of heart stopping events. Keeping in mind that the slightest
Nick PT Barnum CaseFile: Dog Eats Dog by Frank F. Atanacio Nick PT Barnum CaseFile: Dog Eats Dog by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 15, 2008 $3.95 44094 words Sample 25%
Nick PT Barnum answers his phone to hear a chilling cry for help. The deacon Mike Brandon is in trouble, and he thinks he killed a man.. From an illegal dog fighting ring to a corrupt business man has the City of Bridgeport caught up in turmoil. Soon Nick Barnum is chasing secrets and cover-ups just to land in his own pot of hot water. It becomes a dog eats dog circus for the citizens of the city.
Whispers Hidden behind Dark Doors by Frank F. Atanacio Whispers Hidden behind Dark Doors by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 15, 2008 $1.95 8256 words Sample 25%
Dark eerie poetry that will haunt your dreams. Each poem describes a haunting image that will invade your nightmares and leave you begging for the light. So hear the whispers and feel the nightmares
In God's Shadow by Frank F. Atanacio In God's Shadow by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 15, 2008 $2.95 43062 words Sample 25%
In God's Shadow In desperate need of placing a child in God's shadow, a group of young boys have been blessed to escort a beautiful natural gift from God to comeplete the task. Evil has a secret agenda, and they plot to keep the child from being placed. They are forced with an agonizing task that will decide the fate of Mankind.
Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Josef K. Prokurist by Sergio Caldarella Oct. 15, 2008 You set the price! 4270 words Sample 30%
A metaphorical and allegorical analysis of the figure of Josef K. in Kafka’s work "The Trial". A complete reversal of the interpretative topos where Josef K., the central character of the book, is seen as not guilty. Here the guilt of Josef is interpreted in a new light. Una totale inversione interpretrativa della figura di Josef K. personaggio centrale ne "Il Processo" di Franz Kafka.
An Ax To Grind by Frank F. Atanacio An Ax To Grind by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 16, 2008 $3.95 45062 words Sample 25%
Nick PT Barnum is at your service once again. This time a child’s life is lost, and the court system fails to dish out justice. A generation is caught in a web so cruel that tempers fly hitting everything the City of Bridgeport has to offer. The child’s father decides to handle justice in his own way. This leads to murder and suicide. After he is captured, a copy-cat killer continues...
... or so the story goes. by Gail Cox ... or so the story goes. by Gail Cox Oct. 17, 2008 $0.50 2575 words Sample 40%
Story set in Eastern Tennessee. Carefully researched for accuracy. A young man leaves to fight the Civil War on Oct.31,1861, but comes upon a town fated to relive that date in 1812.
Wishful Thinking by Kal Wagenheim Wishful Thinking by Kal Wagenheim Oct. 17, 2008 $0.50 1895 words Sample 50%
March 18, 2003. While President Bush sits in the Oval Office enjoying The Three Stooges on TV, the ghost of former President Richard Nixon arrives and tries to persuade him not to invade Iraq.
Coffee With God & Other Stories by Kal Wagenheim Coffee With God & Other Stories by Kal Wagenheim Oct. 18, 2008 $3.99 106010 words Sample 50%
Eight powerful tales (short stories & novellas).
Legacy of Angels: Book Three of the Angel Trilogy by Bill Scott Legacy of Angels: Book Three of the Angel Trilogy by Bill Scott Oct. 18, 2008 $5.00 106140 words Sample 50%
Legacy of Angels completes the saga of the Connelly women begun in Angel of the Gold Rush. A legend passes away and a new one is tested in the fire as the granddaughter of the Angel takes the stage. 1884: following violent, mysterious attacks against her empire, heiress Bridget Connelly vanishes into the Sierras in the dead of winter. The fate of the Connelly empire hangs in the balance.
Vanderville by Pat Barnhart Vanderville by Pat Barnhart Oct. 26, 2008 $3.00 71103 words Sample 5%
Take one large hunk of man, add a slice of murder, simmering childhood memories, a generous portion of steamy sex, and you have a pot-boiler that satisfies your hunger for a good story. Traveller reluctantly returns home to Vanderville to visit his mother before she dies, but he's too late & finds that he must solve her murder. Will he find love, a murderer, or both?
Throwing Bones: And Other Adventures of an International Drug Smuggler by Pat Barnhart Throwing Bones: And Other Adventures of an International Drug Smuggler by Pat Barnhart Oct. 26, 2008 $3.00 95762 words Sample 5%
This stuff really happened. The drug smuggler known as "The Boxer" actually beat the U.S. Government at every turn. Think 'Traffic' and 'Blow', only real. Same decade; same bad guys; same airstrips. Throwing Bones is an artful blend of fact and fiction that will leave you amazed, curious, and a little jealous. The events, places and people are real, just thinly disguised. Enjoy!
1500 Miles on a Scooter by Tom Schimmel 1500 Miles on a Scooter by Tom Schimmel Oct. 26, 2008 $4.99 42497 words
Sometimes, to break a streak of bad luck, you have to take a ride. In my case, I rode an eight horsepower motorcycle around the Southeast United States. My failures are clearly stated. My triumph was my survival, and my story. A true story about a week that changed my life. Your purchase of this ebook supports my work. Thank you.
Vest Pocket Guide for Real Estate Development: A guide to wealth for the average Joe! by T.R. Eurich Vest Pocket Guide for Real Estate Development: A guide to wealth for the average Joe! by T.R. Eurich Oct. 27, 2008 $2.99 3656 words Sample 20%
Ever wanted to develop, own and manage your own income producing real estate. This guide will show you the key steps and analysis needed to create your own financial success in real estate. Learn how to read financial statements, value properties, financially structure deals and negotiate with the lenders. Leave the 8 to 5 routine working for a boss, and begin to control your own destiny!
Smashwords API Documentation by William Kendrick Smashwords API Documentation by William Kendrick Oct. 27, 2008 $5.00 3720 words
For third party developers/web designers. This brief document describes how third-party application developers can directly access Smashwords content -- our authors' catalog of works, author info, etc. -- via a RESTful HTTP- and XML-based application programming interface (API).
Fed Up by Robert Etheridge Fed Up by Robert Etheridge Oct. 29, 2008 $4.95 54690 words Sample 50%
The collapse of the American Dream for this husband and father forces him to crime to save the life of his sick child. He becomes a man hunted by the police and the mob. This story is fast paced action and adventure with a twist. You will find this story to be engaging and easy to read with a happy ending you will not anticipate. Give it a try. It will be fun! Thanks for your consideration.
The Jade Owl by Edward C. Patterson The Jade Owl by Edward C. Patterson Nov. 01, 2008 $0.99 206517 words Sample 20%
In China they whisper about the Jade Owl and its awful power. This ancient stone, commissioned by the Empress Wu and crafted by a mineral charmer, long haunted the folk of the Middle Kingdom until it vanished into an enigma of legend and lore. Now the Jade Owl is found. It wakes to steal the day from day. Its power to enchant and distort rises again. "Readers, run, do not walk to your nearest
Children of Mire. by Gerald Crenshaw Children of Mire. by Gerald Crenshaw Nov. 02, 2008 $1.50 81156 words Sample 25%
The descendent's of the village of Mire learned that they were nearly immortal. Losing most of their female population to the witch hunts of the middle ages, now when child of Mire loses hope of finding a mate, he turns to the one drug that gives them solace, adrenaline charged blood. They were given a name,Vampire. A few were called to hunt the vampire. A deadly game between two predators.
Who, In Fact, You Really Are by Cosmic Awareness Who, In Fact, You Really Are by Cosmic Awareness Nov. 02, 2008 $49.95 411414 words Sample 7%
What if the Creator were to give you a "college education" about the nature of the Universe and answer some of your deepest questions, including explaining the true nature and structure of the Universe, how to perform magic and manifest physical things, the nature of time and space in relation to consciousness, and most importantly, the absolute answer of Who, In Fact, You Really Are? Read on.
John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure by E. Patrick Dorris John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure by E. Patrick Dorris Nov. 04, 2008 Free! 63937 words Read a sample
Waking, hospitalized with amnesia during World War I, "John Smith" quickly realizes he is not like other men. John can travel to parallel worlds, seemingly through the power of his own mind. In this first serial, he not only learns of his power when it is triggered in the stress of combat, but visits an Earth still trapped in an ice age.
A Mix of Holiday Memories by E. P. Ned Burke A Mix of Holiday Memories by E. P. Ned Burke Nov. 05, 2008 Free! 8592 words Read a sample
Authors E. P. Ned Burke, Madonna Dries Christensen and Carrillee Collins Burke share some of their favorite holiday memories with you.
Guru in Jeans: Inward Journey to Psychospiritual Awakening by rossi davis Guru in Jeans: Inward Journey to Psychospiritual Awakening by rossi davis Nov. 07, 2008 $9.99 40460 words Sample 20%
A self help book that focuses on the god within and explores topics such as karma, love, forgiveness and more.
Cross-Over Murders by Frank F. Atanacio Cross-Over Murders by Frank F. Atanacio Nov. 13, 2008 $3.95 38125 words Sample 15%
Nick PT Barnum is back, and this is the best Barnum book yet! When illegal aliens are taking over our union jobs..someone is out for revenge. Something sinister is about to happen and the City of Bridgeport is in for a killing spree it would never forget. In comes Nick Barnum who has to act like a decoy with the non-citizens hoping he'd be picked..not murdered. Barnum is back and better than ever!
This Is No Secret by Jagmohan (Joy) Kapur This Is No Secret by Jagmohan (Joy) Kapur Nov. 13, 2008 $9.00 69117 words Sample 20%
To introduce the book , I would like to add a few quotes : Dr. Carl Sagan, (1934-1996) famous astrophysicist " The idea that the Cosmos itself undergoes an immense, indeed an infinite, number of deaths and rebirths. It is only in the Vedas in which the time scales correspond, to those of modern scientific cosmology (age is billions of years). A millennium before Europeans were wil
The Silurian Book One The Fox and The Bear by L.A. Wilson The Silurian Book One The Fox and The Bear by L.A. Wilson Nov. 15, 2008 Free! 125679 words Read a sample
Hundreds of years ago in a land ravaged by fierce clans, where only the strongest survive...a Legend of the People was born. From the historic tales of King Arthur comes a raw, riveting and passionate series of novels by author L.A. Wilson, who breathes fresh new life into this spell-binding story. Told in first-person by Bedwyr...the person closest to Arthur's heart.
An Indian And Three White Men - Confessions From Prison by glen aaron An Indian And Three White Men - Confessions From Prison by glen aaron Nov. 16, 2008 $2.95 31994 words Sample 15%
What goes on in a U.S. Federal Prison? The author acquired poetry and personal letters from four inmates. In more than plain English they tell their story. A Lakota Sioux on suicide watch. He tells you what it is like to watch them and what they have to say. A Colonel in the U.S. military serving life for espionage on behalf of the KGB continues to exhort his innocence.
The Honey Gatherer - Fiction by Jeff Tikari The Honey Gatherer - Fiction by Jeff Tikari Nov. 18, 2008 $2.50 47369 words
The story is set in a sparsely populated tract of the heavily forested foothills of the Himalayas: an area that lies roughly between India and Nepal and in places is virtually untouched. The ‘Forest People’ of this area have minimal contact with the outside world and dwell all their lives in the forest living off its produce .These are the ‘Wild Honey Gatherers’ – a race almost extinct
Aroma of Orange Pekoe - Non-fiction e-book by Jeff Tikari Aroma of Orange Pekoe - Non-fiction e-book by Jeff Tikari Nov. 18, 2008 $2.50 33673 words Sample 10%
The life and living; the entertaining and ways of Tea Planters who made a living in those remote plantations of north-east India in the 1950s. Scots, Brits, and Indians lived in a cohesive society mostly cut off from the rest of the world. They built their own clubs where they danced and entertained; played indoor and outdoor games; drank and lived a rugged life - hunting, fishing and trekking.
Laugh Like a Dog - Fiction by Jeff Tikari Laugh Like a Dog - Fiction by Jeff Tikari Nov. 18, 2008 $2.50 27017 words Sample 15%
John Rai, a young Anglo-Indian boy weds the daughter of Ranjit Rowal, a wealthy Hindu industrialist. The story details the insults and abuse John tolerates. Tom and his young sister come to live in the Rowal mansion. The dignified and haughty Ranjit is infatuated and lusts after the young girl. John gradually forces acceptance by the family.The young girl, Sally, is his trump card.
To Sweeten Boredom by Jeff Tikari To Sweeten Boredom by Jeff Tikari Nov. 18, 2008 $2.50 47539 words Sample 15%
Crisp, enthralling, and well written short stories to lighten your leisure hours or shorten a long journey.
Episodes of Ecstasy by Jeff Tikari Episodes of Ecstasy by Jeff Tikari Nov. 19, 2008 $2.50 31392 words Sample 15%
Eleven ecstatic stories. Stories that will leave an after-taste like that which lingers in your mouth hours after a particularly tasty meal.Stories to mull over, to assimilate, and to enjoy. All in all, a grand read!
Letters In June by Michael Scott Letters In June by Michael Scott Nov. 21, 2008 $0.99 17332 words Sample 35%
Sex, death, and psychosis - never a good mixture. Read a series of disturbingly detailed letters between two young lovers who are burying their past - and everyone in it. Strong sexual and violent content.
Sugar Lumps and Black Eye Blues by Tamesha S. Hawkins Sugar Lumps and Black Eye Blues by Tamesha S. Hawkins Nov. 21, 2008 $15.00 7926 words Sample 50%
Sugar Lumps and Black Eye Blues is a smorgasbord of emotions that are sautéed in wordplay. The course begins with cocktails of exploration leading to desserts of revelations, revealing many journeys in womanhood. When stepping inside these pages, select from a menu of moments to entice the mental palette. You won’t be satisfied unless every moment is sopped up like gravy to a biscuit.
Advancement by Michael Scott Advancement by Michael Scott Nov. 22, 2008 $0.99 2339 words Sample 25%
Another day in Hell
A Woman That Has Power Within by Melantha Nelson A Woman That Has Power Within by Melantha Nelson Nov. 23, 2008 $5.00 13789 words Sample 25%
A woman that has power within is for that woman that is misunderstood and who is different. This strong woman is not ashamed of her sexuality and walks with the grace of confidence within herself. She's true to herself. This is the type of woman we all should strive to be. As women we should learn to live by our own standards, not the world's standards.
Quirks and Charms by Tom Schimmel Quirks and Charms by Tom Schimmel Nov. 23, 2008 $4.99 28103 words Sample 42%
Humans on Venus? Humans on Mars? A lone human survivor from the ancient Andromeda Galaxy? From cavemen to Leviathan, the wars and struggles of an ancient emprire threaten Earth even in the modern day. Fortunately, the universe is a strange place. Anything can happen and often does. Science fiction dancing with humor to provide literary escape for your mind and soul. Reviews appreciated!
In The Garden, My Time At Arlington by Jerry Humphrey In The Garden, My Time At Arlington by Jerry Humphrey Nov. 26, 2008 $3.99 27292 words Sample 50%
I was just a country boy from Alabama when in 1967 I was drafted into the army. After my training my permanent duty assignment was The Third Infantry, The Old Guard. The things I would see would shape my life forever. I saw three presidents was at ones inaguration ones deprture and the funeral of another. I saw the inside of the White house, read the words of Abraham Loncoln.